Group GIS Project

Project Overview

• Identify unique resource management or environmental planning challenge
• Submit a project proposal
• Use GIS analysis and create an ESRI StoryMap to communicate findings

Purpose of the Project

• Practice designing, organizing, and executing a research project using ArcGIS
• Develop communication skills in an attractive and interactive format
• Emphasize group-based work for professional skill development

Project Components and Grading

• Project Proposal (100 pts.) - Due: March 28
• Final Group StoryMap (400 pts.) - Due: April 26
• StoryMap Presentation (100 pts.) - In class, April 30 & May 2

Project Proposal Sections

• Introduction (~250-500 words)
• Problem Statement (~500 words)
• Contextual Framework (~500-1000 words)
• Proposed Methods (~250-500 words)

Final Group StoryMap

• Components: ArcGIS Pro Project and ArcGIS StoryMap
• Document databases, toolboxes, and maps in ArcGIS Pro Project
• Develop an engaging ArcGIS StoryMap
  • Introduction, Contextual Framework, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion

Peer Feedback

• 360-degree peer feedback process: assess yourself and your teammates on contributions to the project
• Twice during the course of the project:
  • With Project Proposal
  • With StoryMap Presentation
• Meant to provide constructive feedback, encourage equitable contributions to the project, and acknowledge exceptional collaboration

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